Family Fun in Okinawa: 4-Day Adventure
3 cities |
6 attraction(s) |
total distance 97
km
TIPS
Day1
Day2
Day3
Day4
Day1: Naha
2 attraction(s) ·
4 km
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Shuri Castle is situated on a high ground in the northeastern corner of Naha city, at an altitude of 120 meters, overlooking the city. The castle was built in the late 14th century and served as the official residence of the Ryukyu kings and the political center, witnessing the rise and fall of the Ryukyu Kingdom. The main hall of Shuri Castle is the largest wooden structure in Okinawa, and was the place where the Ryukyu monarchs handled public affairs and held important ceremonies. In front of the main hall are the Hokuden and the Nanden, with the former receiving envoys from China while the latter was used to entertain artists from Satsuma. Although the main hall of Shuri Castle has been destroyed by wars and disasters, it was preserved through the efforts of Tadashi Ito and Yoshitaro Kurashiki and was registered as a World Heritage Site in 2000. Nowadays, the interior of the main hall is open to the public, while the Hokuden and Nanden are used as exhibition halls, allowing visitors to learn about the daily life and ceremonies of the Ryukyu kingdom at that time. In addition, there are many gates worth seeing in Shuri Castle, especially the Shureimon, the main gate of the castle and a symbol of Okinawa. Although the character "之" on it is a Chinese character and is no longer used on the 2000 yen banknote issued by the Japanese government, it is still a must-see attraction for tourists.
Day2: Okinawa
2 attraction(s) ·
0 km
1
This aquarium, one of the world's largest, features sharks, coral, fish, manta rays & more.
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Park with Churaumi Aquarium, a beach, botanical gardens & an open-air museum of Okinawan culture.
Day3: Kunigamigun Onnason
1 attraction(s) ·
0 km
1
Manzamo is located on a cliff by the sea in Onna village, Kunigami district, Okinawa, Japan. Its name comes from King Shō Kei's praise of it as "a plain where ten thousand people can sit", because in the Okinawan dialect, "man" means "plain". This place is made up of limestone, its unique shape resembling an elephant's nose. The cliff is constantly eroded by the sea, forming a special landscape. The sea is blue, with large coral reefs in the deep, and the cliff top is a vast green grassland. Here, the true meaning of "vast" is referred to as "Manzamo". Standing here, you can hear the sound of the waves crashing against the cliff, and see the expanse of the sea and sky in front of you.
Starting from the parking lot, follow a U-shaped trail. In the first half, you can enjoy the panoramic view of Manzamo extending into the sea; in the second half, you can see the distinctive ANA InterContinental hotel and several calm bays dotted with exposed rocks. The beach around the bay is a filming location for the drama "Ren Sen Okinawa".
Day4: Okinawa
1 attraction(s) ·
0 km
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Theme park exploring the cultivation of pineapples via tours & tastings, with a cafe & gift shop.
